Punching and notching presses imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of punching and notching presses by South Africa reached $2.7 million in 2024 (186 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.7M | 186 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 798 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 435 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 192 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 180 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 59 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 443 t |
Where South Africa imports punching and notching presses from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 81% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 81% |
| Italy | $222K | 8.1% |
| India | $114K | 4.2% |
| Israel | $85K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $48K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $31K | 1.1% |
| United States | $8K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $7K | 0.3% |
| Angola | $5K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.66 per kg, 258% above the world average of $4.10. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Punching and notching presses exports from South Africa
Exports of punching and notching presses by South Africa reached $370 thousand in 2024 (462 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Nigeria (22%), Zimbabwe (21%), Namibia (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $81K | 22% |
| Zimbabwe | $79K | 21% |
| Namibia | $71K | 19% |
| DR Congo | $55K | 15% |
| Mozambique | $38K | 10% |
| China | $19K | 5.2% |
| Zambia | $15K | 4.1% |
| Eswatini | $5K | 1.4% |
| Botswana | $2K | 0.6% |
| Lesotho | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa punching and notching presses imports (HS 8462.49): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8462.49: Machine-tools: punching or notching machines (including presses), including combined punching and shearing machines, (not numerically controlled), for working metal.
Common questions
What is the value of punching and notching presses imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported punching and notching presses worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 186 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 181 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply punching and notching presses to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Italy (8%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 53% on the year.
What is the average import price of punching and notching presses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.66 per kg in 2024, 258% above the world average of $4.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of punching and notching presses to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2022 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export punching and notching presses?
Yes. South Africa exported $370 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Zimbabwe and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for punching and notching presses?
The HS code for punching and notching presses is subheading 8462.49. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8462 page.
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